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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19701

New Castle County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$421,327[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+48.3%
vs metro
+5.3%
vs state
+11.1%
ZIP 19701 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19701 in DE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19701 is worth $421,327 — 5.3% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,396 a month — a 6.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,396[2]
Gross yield
6.8%[2]
Cap rate
4.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,194[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for New Castle County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
42,984[3]
Median household income
$111,198[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of New Castle County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+192[5]
Moved in
12,121
Moved out
11,929

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Colonial School District

    1,063 students

  • Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Appoquinimink School District

    559 students

  • Oberle (William) Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Christina School District

    548 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.1%
Annual rent$28,748

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,130
Loan principal$337,062
Down payment$84,265
Total interest paid$429,904

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.15
Monthly cost to own$2,748
Monthly rent$2,396

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
29th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19701?
The typical home in 19701 is worth $421,327, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19701?
Home values in 19701 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19701?
A typical home in 19701 rents for about $2,396 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 19701?
The effective property tax rate in 19701 is 0.8% — roughly $3,194 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19701?
ZIP code 19701 has a population of 42,984 and a median household income of $111,198.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Newark, DE

    Typical home
    $423,054
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Atglen, PA

    Typical home
    $423,718
    Gross yield
  • Eddington CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $424,106
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Elkins Park CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $413,727
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Fairless Hills CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $429,201
    Gross yield
  • Thorndale CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $430,094
    Gross yield

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